Learners want relevance
73% of students say they want to learn topics that feel relevant to their lives
BTEC powers the workforce
1 in 5 UK adults currently holds a BTEC qualification
Skills gaps slowing growth
Almost half of employers say skills gaps are limiting productivity
BTEC at national scale
Over 600,000 learners take BTECs every year
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Skills for the future — from AI and digital to green jobs and sustainability.
Skills for the future — from AI and digital to green jobs and sustainability
WorldSkills UK
Through our partnership with WorldSkills UK, we're helping showcase the skills that matter most for learners, employers and the future workforce.
From vocational qualifications and apprenticeships to world-class skills competitions, WorldSkills UK highlights how technical education helps learners build confidence, develop employability skills and prepare for future careers.
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Pearson School & College Report 2026
We’re thrilled to launch the landmark fifth edition of the annual Pearson School & College Report: Foundations for the future.
Pearson School & College Report 2025
Our first dedicated look at what’s really happening in further education, through the eyes of the people who know it best.
Training that matches today’s needs
A new Learning & Work Institute report finds that England’s occupational standards are too numerous, often slow to adapt and lack strategic oversight.
Exploring Salary Outcomes for Level 3
A clear look at how Level 3 pathways, progression routes and learner backgrounds shape the salary outcomes of BTEC National learners.
"Every new skill has taken me a step closer to the career I want, and even now each day feels like another chance to learn something new."